{"product_id":"vz-cv-curriculum-vitae-2021-douro-tintored","title":"VZ CV - Curriculum Vitae 2021 Douro Tinto\/Red","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Life's Work\" – A Cooler, High-Precision Masterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn March 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e2021 CV Tinto\u003c\/b\u003e is being hailed as one of the most elegant and \"finesse-driven\" vintages in the history of this iconic label. While the 2017 and 2019 vintages were celebrated for their raw power and concentration, the 2021 reflects a much cooler growing season in the Douro. This resulted in a wine with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"321\"\u003elower alcohol (14.5% compared to the usual 15.5%)\u003c\/b\u003e and a \"shimmering\" acidity that brings the complex aromatics of the 80-year-old vines to the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSourced from a single, north-facing vineyard in the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eRio Torto Valley\u003c\/b\u003e, the CV is a field blend of over 40 indigenous grape varieties. This specific vineyard's orientation was crucial in 2021, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and maintain a remarkable level of freshness and \"energy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (2026 Perspective)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe 2021 is currently in its \"expressive youth.\" It is less about \"chewy\" density and more about layers of floral and mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eHighly Fragrant and Deep.\u003c\/b\u003e It opens with an intense bouquet of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eviolet and rockrose\u003c\/b\u003e. Underneath the floral layer, you’ll find concentrated aromas of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"157\"\u003eblackcurrant, black cherries, and plums\u003c\/b\u003e, seamlessly integrated with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"225\"\u003espicy notes of cinnamon and vanilla\u003c\/b\u003e from the French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eElegant and Balanced.\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is medium-to-full-bodied but feels \"weightless.\" The tannins are incredibly fine-grained—polished by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003e21 months in French oak (75% new)\u003c\/b\u003e—providing a silky structure that supports flavors of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"232\"\u003ewild berries and dark chocolate\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eLong and Seductive.\u003c\/b\u003e It concludes with a persistent, fruity finish marked by a refreshing \"crunchy\" acidity and a lingering hint of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003etobacco leaf and graphite\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eField Blend\u003c\/b\u003e (40+ varieties, 80-year-old vines)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFoot-trodden in lagares\u003c\/b\u003e (open granite tanks)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e21 months\u003c\/b\u003e in Allier French oak (75% new, 25% one-year-old)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/b\u003e (A noticeably \"fresher\" level for this label)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e93 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e94 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e94 pts\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor's Choice)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 – 2042.\u003c\/b\u003e This vintage has the acidity to age exceptionally well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe 2021 CV is less \"stubborn\" than the 2017 but still requires air to show its best. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eDecant for 45–60 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e to allow the violet and spice notes to emerge from the dark fruit core. Serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003e16°C–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eBecause of its high-toned acidity and elegant tannins, it is a world-class partner for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eRoasted Lamb\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eVeal with a mushroom reduction\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003ePork Belly\u003c\/b\u003e. In Finland, it is an exceptional match for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eGrilled Game Meats\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"213\"\u003eoven-baked root vegetables with aromatic herbs like dill and rosemary\u003c\/b\u003e, which complement the wine's savory, earthy undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122467348854,"sku":"5606545940198","price":83.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/vzcvtinto_a3f45259-2792-4f9b-8228-3b57935d8a64.png?v=1774262420","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/vz-cv-curriculum-vitae-2021-douro-tintored","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}